Vesak: The Most Important Buddhist Holiday?
Published: September 9, 2026
Duration: 17:56
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Vesak is celebrated by millions of Buddhists around the world. A day commemorating the birth, awakening, and death of the Buddha. Special thanks to @gunnertravel for his Singapore footage!
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00:00 Intro
2:08 Unknown Historical Origins of Vesak
3:10 Vesak Rituals and Practices
6:06 Buddhist Modernism and Vesak
9:57 Growth of...